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Founded: 2015
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
General Manager: Derek Keenan
Colors: Green, Black and White
Captain: Chris Corbeil
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Among the most consistent performers in the top-tier of the
NLL
, Saskatchewan Rush plays at SaskTel Centre in the Western Division. You may remember the team as the
Edmonton Rush
; however, the previous team struggled to draw enough fans because it consistently faced pressure from the
Edmonton Oil Kings
, a junior hockey team popular in the area. When the owner was denied the opportunity to promote the Rush branding at Rexall Place, negotiations started to earn a replacement venue at
Rogers Place
in Edmonton. In 2016, after failed negotiation, the management finally decided to move the team to their current home at Saskatchewan. In Saskatchewan, Rush has enjoyed regular success since the first season. Over the years, the team has found multiple media sponsors who broadcast its games on the local radio and television channels across Canada and the United States. Catch all the action live by buying your Saskatchewan Rush tickets online at StubHub.
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Fans can watch the Rush play its home games at the
SaskTel Centre
. The arena is located on the outskirts of the city and can hold more than 15,000 spectators. The initial design had a capacity of only 7,800 seats, which was extended in various phases to provide top-class facilities for several sports and teams. Besides the Rush, SaskTel hosts professional ice hockey matches and is also home to a local basketball team. When the Saskatchewan Rush is playing its games at the arena, the arena is marketed as Co-op Field at SaskTel Centre due to the sponsorship agreement with Saskatoon Co-op. The arena also hosts concerts for major international brands and international sports events such as hockey matches between Canada and the United States.
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Since its inception in the 2015-16 season, the Saskatchewan Rush has topped its division four consecutive times between 2016 and 2019. It has also featured in all the four playoffs and won the championship titles in 2016 and 2018. In 2017, it reached the finals losing to the
Georgia Swarms
in a tense finish. In 2018, the team lost only four matches scoring a team record of 254 goals in the regular season.
''Fans can easily get tickets to all Saskatchewan Rush games at StubHub, the world's largest online marketplace for sports tickets. When buying at StubHub, you are protected by a 100% FanProtect guarantee, which ensures that all tickets are valid at the entry gate. In case of cancellation or a rescheduled event, ticket holders can get a full refund or a replacement ticket for the new date.'
'Derek Keenan has been coaching the team since its inaugural season in 2016. Under the watchful eyes of Derek, the Saskatchewan Rush won 50 games, losing only 22 at an impressive 69% win rate. He has been actively taking parts in the NLL for over 24 years. Before joining the Rush in 2015, he won multiple Coach of the Year awards. Keenan's stellar performance as a player, general manager, and the coach was recognized by Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.'
'Embodying a tough, resilient and courageous spirit, Bruiser the Bulldog represents Saskatchewan Rush at every game. Instead of growling, the Bulldog cheers fans with consistent energy that reverberates across the stands of the opposing teams. In recent years, the Bulldog has made strong partners, such as the Hulk, who is an unofficial mascot of the team. Rush's superfan, Kelvin Ooms, is often seen dressed up as the Hulk and teaming up with Bruiser the Bulldog, letting everyone experience the resilient spirit of the Rush wherever the team goes. Just like any other loving mascot, fans can ask the Bulldog to visit them at their fundraisers, birthdays and family events.'